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From the new HSK 3.0 word list. Every word here has an original Chinese example, English translation and pinyin. Try reading the example after recalling the word.
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座
座 · zuò
a classifier for buildings, mountains, bridges or cities
river河(bound form) up上to have / there is有一座bridge桥。
hé shàng yǒu yī zuò qiáo。
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There is a bridge over the river.
Here, 座: a classifier for buildings, mountains, bridges or cities.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for buildings, mountains, bridges or cities
- seat
- base
- stand
- (archaic) suffix used in a respectful form of address, e.g. 师座|师座[shi1 zuo4]
- classifier for buildings, mountains and similar immovable objects
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1991, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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做法
做法 · zuòfǎ
way of doing something; a method
this这个vegetable菜(modifier / structural particle)的way of handling sth做法degree / adjective linker很simple简单。
zhè ge cài de zuò fǎ hěn jiǎn dān。
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This dish is easy to make.
Here, 做法: way of doing something; a method.
Dictionary senses and source
- way of doing something; a method
- way of handling sth
- method for making
- work method
- recipe
- practice
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1992, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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作家
作家 · zuòjiā
writer; an author of literary works
she / her她want / think / miss想to become成为一名author作家。
tā xiǎng chéng wéi yī míng zuò jiā。
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She wants to become a writer.
Here, 作家: writer; an author of literary works.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
he / him他to be / is是teacher老师double兼author作家。
Here, 作家: writer. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- writer; an author of literary works
- author
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1993, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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做梦
做梦 · zuòmèng
dream while sleeping
I / me我yesterday evening昨晚to dream做梦，to dream about (sth or sb)梦见(completed / change)了hometown家乡。
wǒ zuó wǎn zuò mèng， mèng jiàn le jiā xiāng。
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I dreamed about my hometown last night.
Here, 做梦: dream while sleeping.
Dictionary senses and source
- dream while sleeping
- to dream
- to have a dream
- fig. illusion
- fantasy
- pipe dream
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1994, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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作品
作品 · zuòpǐn
work; a created piece of art, literature or music
this这to be / is是she / her她(modifier / structural particle)的第一部work (of art)作品。
zhè shì tā de dì yī bù zuò pǐn。
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This is her first work.
Here, 作品: work; a created piece of art, literature or music.
Dictionary senses and source
- work; a created piece of art, literature or music
- work (of art)
- opus
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1995, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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作为
作为 · zuòwéi
as; in the role or capacity of
one's conduct作为student学生，I / me我should应该认真学习。
zuò wéi xué shēng， wǒ yīng gāi rèn zhēn xué xí。
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As a student, I should study conscientiously.
Here, 作为: as; in the role or capacity of.
Dictionary senses and source
- as; in the role or capacity of
- one's conduct
- deed
- activity
- accomplishment
- achievement
- to act as
- as (in the capacity of)
- qua
- to view as
- to look upon (sth as)
- to take sth to be
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1996, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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座位
座位 · zuòwèi
seat; a place to sit
this这个seat座位someone有人(yes/no ?)吗？
zhè ge zuò wèi yǒu rén ma？
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Is this seat taken?
Here, 座位: seat; a place to sit.
Dictionary senses and source
- seat; a place to sit
- seat
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1997, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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作文
作文 · zuòwén
composition; an essay written as a learning task
today今天(modifier / structural particle)的school assignment作业to be / is是to write写一篇to write an essay作文。
jīn tiān de zuò yè shì xiě yī piān zuò wén。
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Today's homework is to write a composition.
Here, 作文: composition; an essay written as a learning task.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
teacher老师conscientious认真(adverb -ly)地to see看(completed / change)了I / me我(modifier / structural particle)的to write an essay作文。
Here, 作文: essay. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- composition; an essay written as a learning task
- to write an essay
- composition (student essay)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1998, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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作用
作用 · zuòyòng
function; role; the effect something has
this这个word词at / in在sentence句子中起what什么to act on作用？
zhè ge cí zài jù zi zhōng qǐ shén me zuò yòng？
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What role does this word play in the sentence?
Here, 作用: function; role; the effect something has.
Dictionary senses and source
- function; role; the effect something has
- to act on
- to affect
- action
- function
- activity
- impact
- result
- effect
- purpose
- intent
- (suffix) -ation, -tion etc, as in 抑制作用[yi4 zhi4 zuo4 yong4], inhibition
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1999, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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作者
作者 · zuòzhě
author; the creator of a written work
this这本书(modifier / structural particle)的author作者to be / is是who谁？
zhè běn shū de zuò zhě shì shuí？
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Who is the author of this book?
Here, 作者: author; the creator of a written work.
Dictionary senses and source
- author; the creator of a written work
- author
- writer
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2000, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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About this word list
The index includes all 5,400 official HSK 3.0 entries across six levels. Different readings and official entries remain separate. Original teaching examples illustrate particular uses; additional dictionary senses are reference support. This does not establish complete syllabus teaching or exam readiness.
Use example pinyin with the audio. 一 and 不 can change tone in ordinary speech; revisit tone changes if these sound different. 儿 can join the preceding syllable, as in huìr.
Definitions adapted from CC-CEDICT, CC BY-SA 4.0. Original teaching examples retain their course-reference attribution. Self-review is saved on this device; writing is not uploaded.